Dana's Tours

21/06/2026

Lima is the vibrant, sprawling capital and largest city of Peru, located on the country's arid Pacific coast. As South America’s culinary and cultural heart, it is famous for its pre-Columbian ruins, colonial architecture, and world-class food scene, offering a perfect blend of ancient history and modern energy.

17/06/2026

🥳 Jauja celebrates the Qhapaq Ñan!

🗓️ From June 25th to 28th, experience Qhapaq Ñan Week.

👉🏻 Come and join us for the various activities we have prepared to commemorate the Qhapaq Ñan's designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

📥 Download the program here:

https://www.gob.pe/es/i/8260346

We look forward to seeing you!

17/06/2026

THE RICHEST TOMB IN THE AMERICAS IS IN PERU 🇵🇪
In 1987, an archaeological discovery shook the world and rewrote the history of ancient Peru. In Huaca Rajada, Lambayeque, a team led by archaeologist Walter Alva found a tomb that had remained undisturbed for more than 1,700 years: that of the legendary Lord of Sipán.

The find was extraordinary. For the first time, archaeologists were able to contemplate the intact burial of a powerful ruler of the Moche culture, one of the most advanced civilizations of pre-Hispanic America. The riches, ornaments, and symbols found alongside his remains revealed a level of sophistication, power, and organization that astonished the entire world.

He was buried with a splendor reserved for the greatest rulers of his time: tons of precious metals, semiprecious stones, finely crafted jewelry, ceremonial scepters, gold headdresses, and hundreds of objects that reflected his political and religious authority.

Today, this invaluable legacy can be admired at the Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum in Lambayeque, home to one of the most impressive archaeological collections on the continent. It's a place every Peruvian and history enthusiast should visit at least once in their lifetime.

LA TUMBA MÁS RICA DE AMÉRICA ESTÁ EN PERÚ 🇵🇪
En 1987, un descubrimiento arqueológico sacudió al mundo y reescribió la historia del antiguo Perú. En Huaca Rajada, Lambayeque, un equipo liderado por el arqueólogo Walter Alva encontró una tumba que había permanecido intacta durante más de 1.700 años: la del legendario Señor de Sipán.

El hallazgo fue extraordinario. Por primera vez, los arqueólogos pudieron contemplar el entierro intacto de un poderoso gobernante de la cultura Mochica, una de las civilizaciones más avanzadas de América prehispánica. Las riquezas, ornamentos y símbolos hallados junto a sus restos revelaron un nivel de sofisticación, poder y organización que sorprendió al mundo entero.

Fue sepultado con un esplendor reservado para los más grandes soberanos de su tiempo: toneladas de metales preciosos, piedras semipreciosas, joyas finamente trabajadas, cetros ceremoniales, tocados de oro y cientos de objetos que reflejaban su autoridad política y religiosa.

Hoy, este invaluable legado puede admirarse en el Museo Tumbas Reales de Sipán, en Lambayeque, donde se conserva una de las colecciones arqueológicas más impresionantes del continente. Un lugar que todo peruano y amante de la historia debería visitar al menos una vez en la vida.

10/06/2026

THIS IS WHAT CUSCO LOOKED LIKE OVER 500 YEARS AGO 🇵🇪
Long before the colonial churches, Spanish balconies, and streets we know today, Cusco was the heart of Tahuantinsuyo, the largest empire in the Americas.

At the heart of the city stood Qorikancha (Coricancha), known as the Temple of the Sun. This was the most sacred sanctuary of the Inca Empire, dedicated to the god Inti. According to chroniclers of the time, its walls were covered with sheets of gold, and inside were kept valuable ceremonial objects that symbolized the wealth and power of the empire.

Dominating the city from a hill to the north rose the imposing fortress of Sacsayhuamán, one of the greatest engineering feats of antiquity. Its gigantic, zigzagging walls were built with stone blocks that in some cases weighed over 100 tons.

Imagine for a moment being in that time; it must have been incredible. The best part is that many of those structures are still standing today. 🇵🇪❤️

ASÍ SE VEÍA CUSCO HACE MÁS DE 500 AÑOS 🇵🇪
Mucho antes de las iglesias coloniales, los balcones españoles y las calles que conocemos hoy, el Cusco era el corazón del Tahuantinsuyo, el imperio más grande de América.

En el corazón de la ciudad se encontraba el Qorikancha (Coricancha), conocido como el Templo del Sol. Este era el santuario más sagrado del Imperio Inca, dedicado al dios Inti. Según los cronistas de la época, sus muros estaban revestidos con láminas de oro y en su interior se conservaban valiosos objetos ceremoniales que simbolizaban la riqueza y el poder del imperio.

Dominando la ciudad desde una colina al norte se levantaba la imponente fortaleza de Sacsayhuamán, una de las mayores obras de ingeniería de la antigüedad. Sus gigantescas murallas zigzagueantes fueron construidas con bloques de piedra que en algunos casos superan las 100 toneladas.

Imagina por un momento estar en ese tiempo, debió ser algo increíble, lo mejor de todo es que muchas de esas obras siguen en pie hasta nuestros días. 🇵🇪❤️

10/06/2026

❄️🌄 The first rays of the sun illuminate the Lord of Qoyllur Rit’i and the majestic Apu Sinakara.

This year, the snow-capped mountain greeted us with considerably less snow cover compared to previous seasons. This change invites reflection on the transformations occurring in our high-mountain ecosystems.

One possible explanation could be related to the effects of the El Niño climate phenomenon, which influences temperatures and precipitation patterns in the Andes, accelerating glacial retreat and reducing snow accumulation.

Beyond the data, contemplating the sunrise at this Andean sanctuary remains a profoundly spiritual experience, where nature, faith, and the Andean worldview converge under the eternal gaze of Apu Sinakara.

📍 Lord of Qoyllur Rit’i, Cusco, Peru
☀️ First rays of sunlight on one of the most important pilgrimages in the Andes.

24/05/2026

These are some new restaurants you'll find in downtown Lima ⤵️

1️⃣ Ancestral Café
📍 Jr. Azangaro 260

2️⃣ El Pan de La Chola
📍Jirón de la Unión 554

3️⃣ Conquistador .taberna
📍Pje. Nicolás Ribera 137-141

4️⃣ Don Mamino To Go
📍Jirón de la Unión 586

5️⃣ Pastipan .pe
📍Jirón de la Unión 446

6️⃣ Cream & Co
📍Pje. Nicolás de Ribera 121.

7️⃣ A Mini Cafeteria by Alanya
📍Jr. Ancash 217.

8️⃣ Terraza Lima Club .limaclub
📍5th floor, Club de la Unión.

9️⃣ Las Tinajas
📍Jr. Ucayali 156.

1️⃣0️⃣ Puerto Santa Rosa
📍Pje. Nicolás de Ribera 118 - 124

❤️Tell me, who would you go for a walk in downtown Lima with? ☺️

24/05/2026

A star is born 🌟

takes down Tommy Paul 7-6(8), 4-6, 6-3 to become Peru’s first tour-level champion since Luis Horna in 2007 🇵🇪🔥

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23/05/2026

In Pisac, there's an oven that's been fired up for centuries.

The San Francisco Colonial Oven, located in the heart of the town of Pisac, is a stone and mud structure over 380 years old.

Today, it remains a meeting point for those seeking the area's artisanal bread and traditional cheese empanadas.

People like Mr. Eulogio Pilco have kept this practice alive for decades, preserving not only the oven itself, but also the traditional methods used to work around it.

20/05/2026

Amazing Archaeological Discovery in Cusco

Researchers have revealed the existence of a massive Inca citadel in Cusco, known as Ancocagua or T’aqrachullo, which, according to studies, is up to four times larger than Machu Picchu 😳
This discovery demonstrates that the Peruvian Andes still hold incredible secrets of our history.

The archaeological complex covers approximately 17.4 hectares in the Three Canyons of Suykutambo area, at over 4,100 meters above sea level, and features between 300 and 500 stone structures, including dwellings, storage facilities, and funerary complexes. Previous excavations have also recovered thousands of pre-Hispanic artifacts.

More than 3,000 gold, silver, and copper sequins, typical of Inca royalty, were found at the site.

Sorprendente hallazgo arqueológico en Cusco

Investigadores revelaron la existencia de una enorme ciudadela inca en Cusco, conocida como Ancocagua o T’aqrachullo, que según los estudios sería hasta cuatro veces más grande que Machu Picchu 😳
Un hallazgo que demuestra que los Andes peruanos aún guardan increíbles secretos de nuestra historia .

El complejo arqueológico se extiende sobre aproximadamente 17.4 hectáreas en la zona de los Tres Cañones de Suykutambo, a más de 4,100 metros sobre el nivel del mar, y cuenta con entre 300 y 500 estructuras de piedra, entre viviendas, depósitos de almacenamiento y complejos funerarios. Además, excavaciones previas recuperaron miles de objetos prehispánicos.

En el recinto, se encontraron más de 3000 lentejuelas de oro, plata y cobre, propias de la realeza inca.

14/05/2026

AI is helping archaeologists uncover new geoglyphs in Peru’s Nasca Desert, where researchers have identified more than 300 new figures etched into the landscape.

The designs—ranging from humanoid figures to animals and surreal scenes—have nearly doubled the number of known geoglyphs in the region. By rapidly mapping and cataloging the fragile markings, researchers hope the technology can also support efforts to protect them from human activity and climate-related flooding.

Learn more about the discovery: https://on.natgeo.com/iKQEi5